Securities / Derivatives

Market Infrastructure

ASX to Deliver First Phase of CHESS Replacement in 2026

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/06/2024

ASX has confirmed it will target delivery of the first phase of its CHESS replacement project in 2026.

AML / KYC

SEBI Seeking to Ease Access to Sovereign Bonds for FPIs

By Editors | 28/06/2024

SEBI is looking to eliminate many of its information requirements, such as disclosure of investor group and beneficial ownership.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Raises Threshold Limit for Basic Demat Accounts

By Editors | 28/06/2024

The higher threshold is aimed at encouraging small investors to trade in the stock market and ensure their financial inclusion.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX To Launch Weekly Hang Seng Tech Index Options in September

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/06/2024

HKEX says the weekly Hang Seng Index options aims to meet the trading and risk management needs of investors.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Allows Full NRI, OCI Participation in GIFT City FPIs

By Ajoy K Das | 28/06/2024

New rule to boost FPI investment in IFSC allows 100 percent aggregate contributions from NRIs, OCIs and RIs.

Securities / Derivatives

ISDA Launches Framework On Termination of Derivatives Contracts

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/06/2024

The ISDA Close-out Framework serves as a preparatory resource, enabling firms to coordinate internal business functions, stakeholders and other service providers.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Offers Flexibility in Trading Plan Norms for Insiders

By Ajoy K Das | 28/06/2024

The regulator has reduced the cooling-off period between disclosure and implementation of trading plan from six to four months.

Enforcement

SFC Bars Former Securities Exec Over Secret Trading Account

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/06/2024

The former chief operations officer of DA International Financial Service violated the company’s employee dealing policy.

Market Infrastructure

RBA Eases Regulatory Burden for Small Securities Settlement Facilities

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/06/2024

The RBA has expanded exemptions to accommodate the potential emergence of new, technologically innovative securities settlement facilities.